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Sunday, November 05, 2006

BLUE SHIMMER HOW-TO

Theirs.

Mine.

This is what yarns I used and the increasing I did to knit my copy of the Blue Shimmer. I refer to the color chart available in "Poems of Color" by Wendy Keele, page 97. I am not posting it here, because it is not my work. You'll need a copy of the book to knit this sweater, but the size I knit is larger than any available in the books. These directions assume that you already have read the book and understand the construction method for the Blue Shimmer; I'm just offering the numbers for the larger size, and the colors for the alternate yarn.

SIZE: For a 44 inch/96cm bust. Length can be adjusted as needed.

MATERIALS: Jagerspun 2/8 weaving merino, available here. I suggest a small cone of each of the yoke colors, and a large cone for the body color. If you are knitting smaller sizes, you will have enough yarn for two sweaters. The Color name and color code are to identify the Jagerspun. The book code is the number used in the book for each color. (Sorry I can't get it spaced properly like a chart, Blogger won't let me.)

Decrease two stitches on each side of the center underarm stitch, every fourth row. At 68 stitches, knit to desired length. At cuff, work purl round for fold, then knit 1.5 inches/3.5 cm for hem. Fold under and stitch down.

About Me

I'm currently a stay at home mother, freelance writing on my off time, wondering how I became part of the ten thousand year old tradition of raising the kids while creating textiles.
I grew up in NE Ohio dairy country, married a sailor, lived in Hawaii ten years, lived in SC for five years, then moved back to culture shock and confusion.
Nothing but good times ahead.